RAF element learning seaplane and flying boat operation.
My father was part of that scheme. He was quite old (30) and an ex brat with a wife and two kids. My mother used to say that he was like a cripple with two left feet on the dance floor when he left but was like Fred Astaire when he came back.
He may have been intended to go on boats but he went to met. recon. Halifaxs in Coastal Command.
Added My father's first flying log book was made up by a US Navy Rating; as was the fashion in the US Navy